A Kin House summer wedding captured on 35mm Film & Digital

A Kin House Summer Wedding Captured on 35mm Film and Digital

If you know Kin House in the Cotswolds, then you know. You know the quiet luxury of the house, the layered interiors by Barlow & Barlow, the freestanding baths with patterned tiles, the iconic shell grotto by artist Mel Campion, and the way every space feels both elegant and relaxed. Kin House is one of those venues that reveals itself slowly, and Gemma and Oliver knew the moment they arrived that they had found the one.

I had followed Kin House for a long time and quietly manifested a couple who would appreciate it in the same way I do. Gemma and Oliver understood the tone of the house immediately and trusted it to shape the atmosphere of their wedding day.

Bridal Preparations at Kin House

The morning began in one of Kin House’s beautifully designed bathrooms, with soft light filtering through the windows and the freestanding bath becoming part of the story rather than just a backdrop. Gemma spent the morning moving calmly through the space, champagne in hand, before stepping into her Suzanne Neville gown. The clean lines of the dress worked perfectly against the textures and warmth of the interiors, creating imagery that felt timeless and editorial.

After relaxed preparations in the glam room, complete with laughter and genuinely excellent food, everything flowed naturally into the rest of the day.

A Garden House Ceremony Filled with Light

Gemma and Oliver married in the height of summer in the Garden House at Kin House, one of the most beautiful ceremony spaces in the Cotswolds. The light-filled room was dressed with florals by Queen of the Meadow, greenery climbing overhead and soft petals lining the aisle. The ceremony felt intimate and unforced. A moment that suited both the couple and the space perfectly. Photographing this on 35mm film alongside digital allowed me to capture the softness of the light and the atmosphere in a way that felt true to how it actually felt to be there.

35mm Film Wedding Photography at Kin House

Shooting this wedding on 35mm film as well as digital felt especially fitting for Kin House. Film handles texture, colour and light beautifully here, from the muted greens of the Garden House to the warm stone of the main building and the softness of the surrounding gardens.

Gemma and Oliver wanted a relaxed, documentary-led approach to their photography. They preferred candid moments and gentle guidance rather than anything overly posed, which aligns perfectly with my style. This allowed the day to unfold naturally and resulted in images that feel honest, elegant and full of movement.

Drinks on the Terrace and Portraits on the Drive

After dancing their way out of the ceremony to Bon Jovi, guests showered the couple with confetti before moving onto the terrace for drinks. Aperol spritz flowed freely as guests gathered in the gardens, framed by parasols, wild planting and the façade of Kin House itself. While guests made their way into Kilvert Hall for the wedding breakfast, Gemma and Oliver and I slipped away briefly for portraits on the main drive. Oliver’s black Porsche added a sleek, editorial edge that worked beautifully against the stone exterior of the house and gave the portraits a fashion-forward feel without losing their warmth.

Kilvert Hall and an Evening of Celebration

Kilvert Hall was transformed for dinner, with long tables, soft florals and natural textures filling the space. As the day moved into evening, Uptown Music brought the energy, guiding guests from the hall back out onto the terrace before filling the iconic black and white checkerboard dance floor.

The lighting dropped, cocktails appeared, and the atmosphere shifted effortlessly into something a little more celebratory. In the middle of it all, we stole a few quiet moments in the shell grotto before a final dance with everyone to close out the night.

Photographing Weddings at Kin House in the Cotswolds

This wedding was a perfect example of why Kin House is one of my favourite wedding venues in the Cotswolds. It offers variety, beautiful light and thoughtful design at every turn, while still allowing weddings to feel relaxed and personal rather than over-styled.

The day would not have been captured as seamlessly without the support of Josie, owner of Folk and Film, who was an incredible second shooter, and the talented Roo of Roo Films.

I spend most of my spring and summer photographing weddings across the Cotswolds, Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire and Surrey. My style is modern classic, blending candid moments with editorial portrait photography. I photograph weddings using high-quality digital cameras alongside 35mm film, and I also cover destination weddings across Europe.

Dates for 2026 are almost full, and I am now booking weddings for 2027.